Rural Schools End Year's Work in Cordova Iowa
May 2 report from Cordova summarizes closing of Fair Oaks Brush Creek and Union schools, local visits and church activities, a concert program at the Reformed church, Mother's Day plans, and a new three ton Reo truck purchase by Ben Vos and Wm Blom. The piece notes community gatherings, Sunday school attendance, and various residents attending events in Des Moines and Detroit. It lists performances by local choirs, solos, and readings, with multiple names of participants and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Oaks
Brush Creek
Union
Beryl van den Berg
Ellen Muray
Delight
Blanche Karr
Des Moines
Howard Cronkhite
Roy Karr
William Roush
Henry. Muilenberg
Lloyd Shilling
Clarence Bricker
Red Rock
Ai Sodeyama
Central College
Barthlyn
Ben Vos
Wm. Blom
Detroit
Michigan
the Reformed Church
Flendes
Gonelle van Heukdlom
Memories of Pella and the Holland Colony Roots
The article recalls the 1847 founding of the Holland Colony in Lake Prairie Iowa, its diverse origins, plain homes, and unique social customs. It notes the town’s broad streets, two market squares, and central garden, the wooden shoe identity, strong frugality, and hospitality. It discusses language persistence, education, and the rise of Hollandesque influence over time, along with leaders like H. P. Scholte Sr. and political leanings, mentioning notable families and educated settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Prairie Township
Marion County
Iowa
Des Moines
Red Rock
Missouri
Skunk
Missipl
Old Fort Des Moines
Coon River
Pella
America
Holland
Europe
Central University of Town
Holland Colony
Vizi
H. P. Scholte Sr
City of Refuge
Liberty
Independence
Tony van Dam
the Nollens
Bousquets
Dr. Roelofsz
Peoria Society Presents Evening Program in May
In Peoria Iowa May 2 Mr and Mrs Henry Stuarsma hosted visits at S De Vries home and Rev M J Van Der Werp hosted John Elema from Michigan. Ascension day services planned at 1 30 pm at the Christian Reformed church. A young peoples program last Thursday drew a large crowd with a sequence including preludes, readings, duets and a mixed quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Iowa
Henry Stuarsma
S. de Vries
John Elema
Michigan
M. J. van der Werp
Tracy
Branderhof
M. van Gorp
Pella
John
Christian Reformed Church
Walter van Wyngaarden
Ruth Dean
Mary Irene de Cook
Leighton
W.T. Huizenga
Fulton
Young People’s Society
Take van der Veen
Godert van der Hart
C. Boerely
Wm. Nibbelink
Tony Nibbelink
Gerrit de Jong
John Roose
Henry Nibbelink
Peter Rus
Herman de Jong
Lambert Nieuwland
Reading
de Zoon van den Metseldiender
Ralph de Vries
Nellie Bloix
Wilma Nibbelink
Anna de Jong
Nellie de Nooy
Camp Fire Girls to Build Cabin in Pella Pasture
Porterville May 2 Wednesday evening guests at the W A Jansen home included Mabel and Abraham Goe maat Henry Noteboom and Mr and Mrs P W Kelderman and family of Pella. Camp Fire Girls led by Miss Blake began cutting trees for a lodge cabin on the W A Jensen farm pasture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porterville
W. A. Jansen
Mabel
Abraham Goemaat
Henry Noteboom
P. W. Kelderman
Pella
Harvey
Cornelia Monster
Akerman
Arthur K. Verrips
Franklin
Kramer
Verrips
Rien de Zwaart
Neal Hackett
Richard Oliver
Monroe
John Scheffers
Dick Goemaat
Koen Verrips
J. Schakel
Lane Sents
Thieves Busy Sunday Night In Leighton Iowa
On Sunday night robbers entered the L Van Roekel store and stole a duck coat. They also took a Pontiac Sedan owned by Howard B Life from the garage. the car was recovered near Grinnell on Monday afternoon. Local residents S S De Cook and Wm Van Duren entered political races for county supervisor and state representative respectively. Arie De Reus has been ill. several locals noted illness and social visits around Leighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton
Iowa
S. S. de Cook
Wm. van Duren
Mahaska County
Arie de Reus
Herman van Zante
A. C. de Jong
Peoria
Reformed Church
Dorothy Banstra
C. Witt
Nellie Slater
Oskaloosa
John Slater
Ruth Duer
Mary Irene de Cook West
William Schalekamp
Lucille Dreckman
Pella
H.W. Vander Linden
C. H. Bogaard
Sioux Center
L. van Roekel
Howard 8. Life
Grinnell
McKeever Opens New Otley Store
Otley Iowa May 2 Mr and Mrs Frank Poortinga and family visited Sunday at the John Verners home near Sully R V McKeever held opening day of his Rite Way food and drug store Saturday in the old bank building Mr and Mrs Joe Tooney moved in the A M Wittenberg house this past week Mr and Mrs Anie De Hoedt of near Cordova and Mr and Mrs Roy Nolen and children of near Reasner spent Sunday at the home of their parents Mr and Mrs Frank Rex roat and family and Mr and Mrs Jasper De Raad and children and Mr and Mrs Gerrit Visser and children of near Howell spent the afternoon with them Mrs S Korver of Monroe is visiting at the home of her daughter Mrs Rean Verwers and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rexroat
Jasper de Raad
Gerrit Visser
Near Howell
S. Korver
Monroe
Weather extremes note from the 19th century record
The Weather Bureau records a 136.4 degree high in Asisia North Africa on September 13 1922 and a frigid 20.4 degree low at Orkhoyansk Siberia on February 5 1892. The piece contrasts tropical cooling in Bogota with North American heat waves from last July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Weather Bureau
Asisia
North Africa
Colombia
South America
Bogota
Tropics
Grace Line
Caribbean
Equatorial
New York
North Dakota
Montana
Weather Bureau
Orkhoyansk
Siberia
Coffee Shops in Bogota Shape Politics and Trade
In Bogota, Colombian cafes bar women from entry while hundreds of shops fill with men each morning and afternoon. Business men sip black tinto, gossip, and seal deals, making coffee houses the hub of political maneuvering and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogota
Central College finances reveal tuition funds a small slice
A front page financial note states Central College operates as a charitable institution, with running expenses around 54000 while student tuition covers only 18000. The gap of 36000 is covered by external sources, making the plant valued at 375000 and implying a large subsidy to maintain affordable student costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
Wesselink
Entral College
Central College
Hughes
Ames
Friends of Central
Pella
Central Ray
Sand quality test for concrete on the farm
The text explains how to test sand for organic impurities using a lye and water mixture. A simple 24 hour settling method in a mason jar reveals whether sand is suitable. Clear water or light color indicates cleanliness, while dark water signals unsuitable sand unless washed. It advises using two jars for accurate comparison with vinegar and coffee colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Triumph and Disaster Theme in a Tale of Two Men
The Kipling inspired tale contrasts Alpha and Beta, two men from different origins. Alpha, wealthy by fifty, wastes home and friends after amassing oil wealth. Beta, raised in luxury, loses everything when a new invention ends his product’s demand and his wife leaves with his money, leading to his downfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipling
Alpha
Beta
Triumph and disaster reveal true nature of men
On a nation flight over the Amazon a plane crash forces Alpha and Beta to leap with parachutes. The pilot dies as the craft burns. Their shared disaster becomes secondary to Alpha’s resourcefulness and Beta’s culture as they outlast peril and find happiness, learning triumphs can deceive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nation
Amazon
Nauré
Alpha
Beta
Omelet with Meat Folded In at Serving
A simple cooking note advises making a favorite omelet by beating eggs last, cooking until set, then folding in warm chopped meat at serving for a savory finish.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Klyn
Cordova
J. M. Hart
Yowell
Prairie City
Sherman Gibbons
George Dailey
Simon Bokhover
Nellie Blom
Anna’ de Jong
Margaret Roose
Henry Roose
Mr. Superise
William Nibbelink
James Goodman
John ‘Slipper
Bennie Vos
W. H. H. Barker
Little
Peoria Society
Du-Kuik
Vander Linden
Rexall
McKeever
Otley
Rite-Way
John den Hartog
Pella, Iowa
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